About Dorie
The surname Dorie is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dòbhran," meaning "otter." It is a topographic or occupational surname, typically given to someone who lived near a river or had a connection to otters. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed otter-like characteristics such as agility or playfulness. Overall, the surname Dorie signifies a connection to otters or a location near a river.
The surname Dorie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dorie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Dorie is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dorie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dorie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.